Cook (full-time) - Olmsted Elementary

Urbandale Community School District; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school district as a full-time Cook at Olmsted Elementary. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in quantity food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of 4-6 hours of training in nutrition and food safety required.
• ServSafe Certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with USDA Meal Pattern Requirements.
• Interact professionally with staff, students, and vendors.

Skills

Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP)

Experience in quantity food preparation

Understanding of food service regulations

Manual dexterity

Strong customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Office equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook (full-time) - Olmsted Elementary role at Urbandale Community School District

Position Details

Title: Cook

Location: Olmsted Elementary

Purpose: To assist in administering an effective and efficient nutrition services program for Urbandale Schools. Review the UCSD Actions of Excellence to understand employee expectations.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) preferred.
• Experience in quantity food preparation and preserving nutritional value.
• Understanding of food service regulations and sanitary codes.
• Knowledge of work safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Manual dexterity and ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to environmental changes and handle peak periods.
• Ability to interpret various forms of communication and work in English.
• Proficiency with computers and record keeping.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work well with others.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certification/Licensure

• Completion of 4-6 hours of training in nutrition, food safety, and school nutrition orientation within the first year.
• ServSafe Certification required within one year of hire, maintained throughout employment.

Experience

• Quantity cooking experience preferred.

Equipment

• Use of office equipment and kitchen appliances.

Essential Duties

• Ensure compliance with USDA Meal Pattern Requirements and Nutrition Standards.
• Prepare food and manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Maintain health and safety regulations.
• Interact professionally with staff, students, vendors, and inspectors.
• Lead food preparation, quality control, and presentation.
• Assist with serving and cleanup duties.
• Organize and rotate stock properly.
• Follow safety guidelines including HACCP.
• Attend meetings and maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting and Physical Requirements

• Reports to Production Kitchen Manager and Director of Nutrition Services.
• Ability to stand/walk most of the day, lift 50 lbs, and work in a kitchen environment.
• Maintain health certification and a drug-free work environment.

Work Conditions and Terms

• Primarily in a kitchen or school setting with occasional outside meetings.
• At-will employment, subject to policies and annual performance reviews.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Restaurants